Procurement and Contracts Specialist

Why It's a great opportunity:

The Finance Procurement and Contracts Division has an exciting opportunity for you to be a self-driven, analytical, and detailed oriented Procurement and Contract Specialist 2. You will be a valuable team member doing contract management, contract administration, compliance review, and consultative support for County procurement of goods, equipment, and various services. You and your teams’ efforts will support public work-related projects by coordinating with various County departments for contract document development, negotiation, review, and approvals.

You will provide direction to internal and external stakeholders, help influence improvements and efficiencies in County processes, and support innovation and creativity to continue to build out the future of contracting and procurement at Pierce County. This team is dedicated to ensuring proper use of taxpayer funds and to maintain transparency county-wide.

The Finance Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners, ensuring Pierce County operates effectively, efficiently, and with strong public stewardship. Finance staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact, countywide services, including budgeting and performance management, fiscal services, procurement and contracting, information technology, general services, fleet services, and risk management. Employees have the opportunity to work on strategic, enterprise-level initiatives, collaborate across departments, provide the operational and technical backbone which ensures the smooth delivery of services across the organization, and deliver critical analysis and decision support that informs leadership and shapes County priorities.

Guided by leadership values that emphasize collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning, the Finance Department offers a supportive, innovative, and team-oriented environment where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on County operations and the community. Learn more about the Finance Department here.

Your success will come from handling multiple solicitations and assigned contracts while managing competing priorities. You will need to utilize your knowledge of procurement and contracts to include contract solicitation, contract development, implementation of laws, regulations, and policies while ensuring contract compliance. A high level of proficiency in writing, creating, drafting, editing, and finalizing documents and processes. Flexibility, self-motivation, and being able to speak confidently to internal and external customers while being solution oriented will further your success

The Finance Department has access to many Pierce County training opportunities including classroom settings and access to Linked In Learning. You will also build your procurement and contracting knowledge through industry driven webinars and educational opportunities, along with regular meetings with your manager to receive feedback and discuss future goals. Pierce County offers professional development through robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.

• Lead and/or perform procurement and contract administration services for complex and high-risk contracts. Ensure all procurements and contracts with federal funding meet federal, state and County requirements.
• Independently develop, negotiate, execute, and administer unique, complex, high-risk, legally binding contracts.
• Develop specialized contract terms and conditions as needed for individual contracts. Maintain federal terms and forms as available.
• Develop, recommend and implement county-wide policies, procedures and processes for procurement, contracting and contract close-out.
• Audit, review, document, advise and maintain procurement and contract software solutions and processes for Pierce County.
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